Half Day Jerusalem Tour Old City Highlights

Tour Overview

See Jerusalem’s essential holy sites in one focused morning on this half day Jerusalem tour. Perfect for travelers with limited time or those arriving on cruise ships, this half day Jerusalem tour covers the most sacred sites of three world religions in just a few concentrated hours. The half day Jerusalem tour begins at the Mount of Olives panoramic viewpoint, where the entire Old City unfolds before you with the shining Dome of the Rock on Temple Mount. Descend past the Garden of Gethsemane and Kidron Valley tombs. Enter the Old City through Zion Gate and walk through the Armenian Quarter to the Jewish Quarter’s restored Byzantine Cardo. The half day Jerusalem tour then takes you to the Western Wall, Judaism’s holiest prayer site, where you can touch the 2,000-year-old stones and place a prayer note. Continue on foot along the Via Dolorosa, the route Jesus carried the cross, pausing at key Stations of the Cross. The half day Jerusalem tour culminates at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, built over the site of the crucifixion and resurrection. On the way out, browse the colorful souks of the Christian and Muslim Quarters. The half day Jerusalem tour ends at approximately 13:00 at Jaffa Gate. Note: there is no return transfer to your hotel. You are free to continue exploring Jerusalem independently. The half day Jerusalem tour operates daily with guaranteed departures in English plus a second language (Spanish, French, or German depending on the day). This half day Jerusalem tour is ideal for cruise passengers, travelers connecting to afternoon flights, or anyone who wants a concentrated introduction to the Holy City.